EXPERIENCES IN NORTHWESTERN ISTRIA

Northwestern Istria is an actual paradise for those who want to enjoy an active vacation and meet marvelous nature and historic landmarks with rich cultural content. Enjoy local gastronomic delicacies and tastings of our autochthonous wine varieties, dare to explore Istria following the marvelous cycle paths, or simply unwind body and mind on our beaches awaiting golden sunsets.

GASTRONOMY

In Istria, you can have an utter enogastronomic experience that will fascinate all your senses.

Wine

Istria is the northwestern Croatian region known for its autochthonous wine varieties and scenic vineyards. This region gathers numerous wine roads that lead to different terroirs and each of them has a specific climate and soil.

Istrian wine roads connect some of the best-known local wineries near our hotel and are an excellent choice for a romantic one-day trip accompanied by tastings and visits to wine cellars. We will happily contact the wineries, book visits, and help you find out all the answers to your questions!

Truffles

The Istrian gastro scene offers a rich variety of delicacies of excellent quality that offer you unexpected and unforgettable flavors. We can agree that Istria is the homeland of truffles.

This delicacy reaches (to) the time of the Greeks and Romans, and its home is the forest of Motovun and the valley of the river Mirna. This mushroom with a distinctive scent gives a special note to every plate, and when paired with a thoughtfully chosen wine, will offer you an astonishing explosion of flavors.

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SPORTING ACTIVITIES

Cycling and running

Cycling is one of the most popular activities in Istria, and the cycle paths that lead to scenic vineyards, traditional places and marvelous beaches are the right challenge for all lovers of this recreational sport. Pass your morning on Parenzana, one of the best-known cycle paths that was a railway between 1902 and 1935.

Morning jogging or walking along the beach is an ideal activity for those who want to regenerate body and soul on long and arranged coastline promenades. For our adventurists, there are a handful of watersports and for those wanting peace there are a few big and well-maintained golf courses across the peninsula.

TOWNS AND TRADITION

The old centers of charming and picturesque Istrian towns are full of historic and cultural treasures. Strolling through romantic stone streets is like traveling back in time and visiting a completely different and exciting world.

ATP Umag

ATP turnir in Umag, Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag, has transformed Umag into one of the most distinctive locations for tennis lovers and into the center of entertainment, excellent sport and outstanding gastronomy and grown many Croatian and international tennis players.

Lighthouse

If you desire to experience a bit of history and old „customs“ a visit to the lighthouse in Savudrija, the oldest active lighthouse in the Adriatic sea, is a must.

There is just one lighthouse keeper who will share with you all the stories hidden in this lonely tower of the northwestern promontory of Istria.

Grožnjan

Grožnjan, one tiny Istrian town with a big heart and rich character, blooms during warm summer months combining culture, art, dance and music.

Anyone that walks its stone streets will hold these memories forever. One shouldn't skip Jazz is Back, a festival that gathers big international names from the world of jazz.

Motovun

If you desire to relax and immerse in a world of fairytales and myths, our charming roads will lead you to Motovun, a small hilltop town in the valley of river Mirna.

Legend has it that it was built by giants! But, if you are a film lover, Motovun Film Festival will meet all your expectations, while a stroll through its well-maintained old town will offer you an unforgettable experience in the Istrian hinterland.

Sveti Ivan

Curious explorers and history lovers will be interested in the fact that Sveti Ivan, also known as Sveti Ivan Kornetski, was an important prehistoric fort and roman harbor, which remains are still visible today. In this area, a roman gravestone was found and it is held in a museum in Triest, and right at our property were found beautiful golden items, a necklace and two rings engraved with an eagle and a scorpion.